Dust to Dust

Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World

By: Jen Wilkin

Narrated by: Jen Wilkin

In This Biblical Meditation, Jen Wilkin Offers Christians a Compelling and Hopeful Perspective on Aging and the Aged

The world tells us at every turn that aging is a steep descent into irrelevance, one to be avoided at all cost. This false story diminishes not only us but our elders and the time God gives us. But Scripture reveals a markedly different pattern of life, one of increasing value, that calls us to embrace our age and number our days rightly.

In this extended exploration of aging, Jen Wilkin draws poetic parallels between the first half of life and the second. Exploring the changing realities of caregiving, abilities, and potentiality, she helps us to trace God's give-and-take design at every stage, drawing us toward a vision for a whole-life pro-life ethic. Wilkin offers practical insights on body image, honoring the elderly, the essential value of family, and more. She urges us to trade an anti-aging mindset for the pursuit of biblical wisdom, encouraging believers to lean into—not fight—their place in the true story of the arc of life.

• A Biblical Perspective on Aging: This book is a thought-provoking resource for those in their 20s, middle age, and beyond
• Thoughtful: Using the metaphor of a chiastic poem, Wilkin explores the symmetry of life and helps us find value in each stage
• Practical Application: Invites Christians to reject the world's lies about age, pursue wisdom, steward their time well, and serve others as image bearers of God
• Written by Bestselling Author Jen Wilkin: Author of None Like Him; In His Image; Women of the Word; and more

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©2026 Jen Wilkin (P)2026 Crossway

Articulating the true story of humanity with compassion and truth

Jen Welkin is a gift. “From ashes you were formed and to dust you shall return, repent and believe the Gospel.” This line sums up the graciousness of this timely message on the anti aging world we inhabit. Thank you Jen for another thoughtful commentary on the Bible’s true and life giving message on aging. At age 42 it’s a boon.

Anti-aging is a Lie

“So teach us to number our days so that we may gain a heart of wisdom,” Psalm 90:12.
This book is a thoughtful and insightful meditation on what the world tells us about aging verses what the Scriptures tell us. She uses the Chiatic form of teaching to show us the symmetry of life from beginning to end in such a beautiful way. There are helpful questions at the end of each chapter for the reader to ponder and personalize. The truths Jen shares are so valuable for us to know and share as we navigate this anti-aging, youth obsessed culture. Each season of life has worth and purpose, and wisdom to be gained.

Highly recommend

I, along with so many in my social circle, are walking through the time of life when our parents are failing. This has been a tremendous encouragement to remember what’s important, to treasure rather than take over our parents lives, and to number of our own days. I’ll be gifting this book to many.

Pure gold Godly wisdom

I appreciate the style in which this book was written as well as the biblical truth

Soul Search and self examination

Jen left me with an incredible opportunity to self reflect on my current relationships with the people who mean the most to me and my relationship with Christ. I highly recommend this book.